Tom Brady Admits His Marriage Isn't Always A Fairytale As The NFL Star Opens Up

When it comes to celebrity couples that people look up to, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen definitely rank highly. With him being one of the biggest names in football and her a highly successful model, they both already have desirable lives. So, the fact that they seem like such couple goals just makes them the envy of many.

However, while there has definitely been a lot to love during their 13 plus years of marriage, these two are still like any other couple at the end of the day. That means their relationship sometimes isn't a walk in the park, with Tom Brady admitting his marriage isn't always a fairytale as the NFL star opens up.

Gisele Bündchen confessed that her marriage takes "work" to be "in sync" with Tom Brady

There's a lot of pressure to be perfect when you're in the spotlight. That's why celebrities are often making social media posts showing themselves at their best, especially when they're with their partner. However, what you see online is just a snapshot of someone's life and not always an authentic one. Gisele Bündchen admitted as much during an interview with Vogue, where she confessed that her marriage isn't the "fairytale people want to believe it is." She acknowledged that the two of them have to "work" to be "in sync" with one another, especially now that their kids dominate so much of their attention. It seems Tom Brady has his own thoughts on the matter. 

Tom Brady admitted that his wife had to make compromises with her career for the family's sake

While speaking with co-hosts Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray, Tom Brady admitted that his marriage has involved some compromises, particularly on his wife's part. He told Fitzgerald and Gray that there are "things that she wants to accomplish" but hasn't been able to because of the kids. Gisele's apparently taken more responsibility for raising the family while her husband has devoted himself to his career. Gisele isn't necessarily upset about that, especially because she told Vogue she's "grateful" she gets to "take the reins" when it comes to the family. However, there's no denying that she's had to miss out on things her husband hasn't.

Tom Brady might retire soon, leaving more free time

Of course, Gisele Bündchen isn't the only one that's made compromises in the marriage. Tom Brady focusing on his career means he hasn't spent as much time with the kids, something he's very aware of. Not wanting to miss out on more is partly why he retired in February 2022 before backtracking on that decision a month later. Although he's still in the NFL for now, he's hinted that the end might not be far off.

Retiring could give Tom Brady more time to spend with his family

Retiring now might make sense, given both of Tom Brady’s children are now in double digits, so he only has so many more years to enjoy their childhoods. Plus, if he wants to spend more time at home so that Gisele can book more work, he's better off acting sooner rather than later. Tom’s wife has already far exceeded the average age that models retire. So, while she is legendary in the industry, Gisele may struggle to stand out against her colleagues with each passing year.

The notion that Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's marriage has its ups and downs is something of a comfort to many. After all, if they have to put in the same amount of work as everyone else to keep the relationship strong, it proves that celebrities really aren't that different from the rest of us.